Land Use and Permits

Planning & Community Preservation

The Planning & Community Preservation Department is made up of the Planning, Zoning, and Building & Safety divisions.

Planning and zoning divisions are responsible for regulating the type, scale, and land use that may be established at a given location.

Building and safety division is responsible for structural and life safety concerns in the construction, demolition or alteration of buildings.

Zoning Review - Reviews projects for compliance with City zoning codes.
Plan Check - Reviews project plans and issues permits for all new development and renovation projects.
Building Inspections - Inspects and issues certificates of occupancy for all construction projects.
Historic Preservation - Advises about historic preservation issues.
Environmental Compliance - Monitors and maintains documents and certifications for State and local requirements.